TL;DR
Utah's Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts have been blanketed with fresh powder, receiving up to a foot of snow in the past 24 hours. This April snowfall has boosted season totals and improved conditions across Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude.
Utah Ski Resorts Welcome April Snowstorm
Utah's Cottonwood Canyon ski resorts have received a significant amount of snow in the past 24 hours, with some areas reporting up to a foot of fresh powder. This April snowfall has improved skiing conditions and increased season totals for Alta, Brighton, Snowbird, and Solitude. The recent storm has added to the already impressive snowfall totals from March, extending the ski season for many resorts in the area.
Fresh snow at Solitude Mountain Resort.
Alta Ski Area has been the biggest beneficiary of the recent snowfall, recording 13 inches of new snow in the past day. This brings Alta's season total to 522 inches, just shy of their average annual snowfall. Brighton and Snowbird both reported 10 inches of new snow, with Brighton's season total now at 450.5 inches and a base depth of 111 inches. Snowbird has surpassed the 500-inch mark for the season, with their latest measurements showing a total of 506 inches and a base depth of 131 inches. Solitude Mountain received 9 inches of new snow, bringing their season total to 390 inches. The resort currently has 56 out of 82 trails open for skiers and riders.
The recent snowfall is particularly noteworthy as it comes in April, typically a time when ski resorts in many parts of North America are winding down their seasons. For Utah's Cottonwood Canyon resorts, this late-season snow provides an opportunity to extend their operations and offer excellent spring skiing conditions.
